Device Size Comparison
Weight
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 47g heavier than the iPhone 16e (28.1%).
Height
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 16.9mm taller than the iPhone 16e.
Width
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.6mm wider than the iPhone 16e.
Thickness
The Galaxy S26 Ultra is 0.1mm thicker than the iPhone 16e.
Smaller body
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e (71.5 × 146.7 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Lighter weight
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e (167 g) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g), 47 g lighter.
Thinner design
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e (7.8 mm) vs Galaxy S26 Ultra (7.9 mm).
Pocketability
iPhone 16e
iPhone 16e has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (71.5 × 146.7 × 7.8 mm).
Larger overall size
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Galaxy S26 Ultra is 6.6 mm wider and 16.9 mm taller than iPhone 16e (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
| Dimension | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 16e | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 78.1 mm | 71.5 mm | -6.6 mm |
| Height | 163.6 mm | 146.7 mm | -16.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.8 mm | -0.1 mm |
| Weight | 214 g | 167 g | -47 g |
Pocket Carry
The iPhone 16e's slimmer edge may slide into jeans or jacket pockets more easily, and the iPhone 16e has the smaller listed frame for upright storage.
One-Hand Use
The iPhone 16e's shorter body may reduce vertical thumb travel; the Galaxy S26 Ultra covers more height when reaching the top of the screen.
Daily Comfort
Listed weight and bulk move together here: the Galaxy S26 Ultra is both heavier and larger, which can feel more substantial during routine handheld use.
Travel & Bag Carry
The Galaxy S26 Ultra uses more organizer space in a bag or backpack; the iPhone 16e leaves more room beside cases and chargers, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra adds more listed mass to a packed carry.
Who should choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Choose the Galaxy S26 Ultra if you prefer the larger listed body with higher listed weight (214g vs 167g), wider 78.1 mm body (vs 71.5 mm), taller 163.6 mm frame (vs 146.7 mm), thicker 7.9 mm edge (vs 7.8 mm), and larger overall footprint (78.1 × 163.6 mm vs 71.5 × 146.7 mm).
Who should choose the iPhone 16e?
Choose the iPhone 16e if you want the more compact listed option with lighter listed weight (167g vs 214g), narrower 71.5 mm width (vs 78.1 mm), shorter 146.7 mm height (vs 163.6 mm), thinner 7.8 mm profile (vs 7.9 mm), and smaller width × height footprint (71.5 × 146.7 mm vs 78.1 × 163.6 mm).
Overall recommendation
Overall, the iPhone 16e is the more compact pick on listed size, and the Galaxy S26 Ultra is the larger option for buyers who want more physical presence from the official dimensions alone.
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